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How to get fromLake Forest to Marina del Reyby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Marina del Rey by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram Metro E Line
    2h 38m
    $27–49

  2. Train, line 33 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to L.A. Union Stationtrain train OC Line
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Shellbus bus 33
    2h 53m
    $10–14

  3. Drive  56.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Marina del Reycar car 56.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $11–15

  4. Train, line 33 bus via Venice / Meade

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Patsaouras Transit Plaza to Venice / Meadebus bus 33
    2h 54m
    $13–33

Lake Forest to Marina del Rey by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Marina del Rey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Marina del Rey. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station, walk to 4Th Sb & Santa Monica Place, take the line 3 bus to Lincoln Sb & Marina Pointe Fs, then take the taxi to Marina del Rey. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Venice / Shell via L.A. Union Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2h 53m.

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